Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Redistricting controversy, Floods, THC, abortion - breaking down this week's packed special session
The Texas Legislature has convened a special session to tackle 18 agenda items, focusing on post-flood recovery, THC product regulation, and the highly contentious issue of congressional redistricting.
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Texas flooding: Gov. Abbott takes aerial tour surveying damage in Kerr County
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows took an aerial tour surveying damage that was left behind in Kerr County.
Kerrville Flooding: FULL Saturday afternoon press conference
Local, state, and federal officials gave updates on the deadly July 4 flooding in Kerrville, Texas.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Allen PD hopes THC warehouse searches will push Gov. Abbott towards signing ban
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.